Diana Lynn was born on July 05, 1926 in Los Angeles, California, United States, is Actress, Soundtrack. She was a child prodigy and pianist at age 10, and her first movie role was as one of the children in "They Shall Have Music" (1939), in which you see her playing the piano. She made another movie using the name Dolly (a short version of her real name (Dolores) in "There's Magic in Music" (1941). She signed a long-term contract with Paramount in 1942 and had her name changed to Diana Lynn. She had good roles in "The Major and the Minor" (1942) and "The Miracle of Morgan's Creek" and "Our Hearts Were Young and Gay" (both 1944). She had fewer roles as she matured; she did do "Bedtime for Bonzo" (1951) but had a nice career on TV shows. She died of a stroke when she was making a comeback in film. Her first marriage was from 1948 to 1954 to architect John C. Lindsay (no children); then on December 6,1956, she married Mortimer C.Hall, president of L.A. radio station KLAC. His mother was Dorothy Schiff, then publisher of the New York Post. She had four children with him between 1958 and 1964. They moved to New York City so he could assume a post on his mother's paper. She passed away on December 17, 1971, of a stroke/brain hemorrhage in Los Angeles.
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🎂 Diana Lynn - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday
When Diana Lynn die, Diana Lynn was 45 years old.
Popular As |
Diana Lynn |
Occupation |
Actress |
Age |
45 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
Born |
July 05, 1926 ( Los Angeles, California, United States) |
Birthday |
July 05 |
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Los Angeles, California, United States |
Nationality |
United States |
🌙 Zodiac
Diana Lynn’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs
Diana Lynn was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
Biography/Timeline
1942
In 1942, Parents magazine named Lynn "the most talented Juvenile Actress." She has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: for motion pictures, at 1625 Vine Street, and for television, at 6350 Hollywood Boulevard.
1944
Her comedic scenes with Ginger Rogers in The Major and the Minor were well received, and in 1944 she scored an outstanding success in Preston Sturges' The Miracle of Morgan's Creek. She appeared in two Henry Aldrich films, and played Writer Emily Kimbrough in two films Our Hearts Were Young and Gay and Our Hearts Were Growing Up both co-starring Gail Russell.
1947
In 1947, a three-record album of Lynn's piano playing included Mozart's Rondo, Laura, and Body and Soul.
1948
Lynn married Architect John C. Lindsay December 18, 1948; they divorced in June 1953. Lynn was then married in 1956 to Mortimer Hall, son of New York Post newspaper publisher Dorothy Schiff.
1950
During the 1950s, Lynn acted in a number of films, portraying Spencer Tracy's daughter in the crime drama The People Against O'Hara and the female lead in the much lampooned Bedtime for Bonzo opposite Ronald Reagan. She also had many TV leading roles during the 1950s, particularly in the middle years of the decade. As a solo Pianist, she released at least one single on Capitol Records with backing by the Paul Weston orchestra.
1960
She acted frequently in television guest roles throughout the 1960s. By 1970, she had virtually retired from acting and had relocated to New York City, where she was running a travel agency. She appeared in Company of Killers, a film made for television. Paramount then offered her a part in a new film, Play It as It Lays, and after some consideration, Lynn accepted the offer and moved back to Los Angeles.
1964
In 1964, Lynn had a six-month stint on Broadway, replacing Barbara Bel Geddes in Mary, Mary. In the early 1950s, she starred with Maurice Evans in The Wild Duck on Broadway.
1971
Before filming started on Play It as It Lays, Lynn suffered a stroke and died on December 18, 1971, at the age of 45. Lynn was cremated. A funeral Service was held at Church of the Heavenly Rest in New York City, and a memorial Service was held at All Saints Episcopal Church in Beverly Hills, California.
1980
Another daughter, Susan, a.k.a. Daisy Hall, is an alumna of the Emma Willard School for Girls in Troy, New York, and as an Actress herself, has starred in numerous French- and lesser-known American-produced films, during the 1980s, '90s and 2000s.
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